GLADIATOR

The Emperor commands your presence for the 4th Annual NTRPG Con Gladiator Championship matches. Do you have the nerves to face off against another Gladiator in a man-to-man, winner take all combat to the death? Are you strategically inclined in the ways of combat in the Arena? Do you have the stamina and courage to outlast your opponent? Or maybe you just like to chop people up in a fight -- good enough! If you answered yes to any of these, then be sure to sign up for this years Gladiator brackets and maybe when the dust settles in the Arena, you will be hefting the 2016 Gladiator Champion trophy (crafted and autographed by Diesel LaForce!) over your head whilst spitting on your opponent's worthless bodies! You will also receive a one of a kind Champion's T-shirt to wear proudly around town letting people know YOU DA' MAN!!

To be included in the 16-man Gladiator bracket, you MUST register on the Thursday morning sign-up. Gladiator does not take a time slot or preclude you from signing up for another game in this slot. Just check in with the Arena Master in the boardroom when you show up at the Con so I can get you set up for a time to fight an opponent. You win, you move on. You die, you are done. When event registration is over, I will be emailing the entrants for some info: when you plan to get to the Con, what other games you are scheduled for and a name for your Gladiator (preferably something Roman in nature, but you can have some fun with it. Any names I deem too obscene will be changed by me to something, er...unmanly!)

Combats can be fought anytime I am not running a Circus Maximus race. Scheduled times are Wednesday (pre-Con), Thursday 10a-1p and 9p-midnight, Friday 12noon-5p and 6p-12 midnight. The last 2 Cons we have finished by Friday night but if not, we will finish and have the Final Saturday after the CM Final (1p-5p). All combat has to be done by the Saturday Auction (5p) and if I cannot find you or you do not show up and let me know who you are, I will give your spot to a person on my standby Gladiator list. You can get on this list anytime starting Wed evening in the Boardroom if you were not able to get a spot during Registration. This year I will not be chasing people around the convention!

You will roll up your Gladiator at anytime beginning Wed evening (takes about 5 minutes). Returning entrants can use the advanced Gladiator Characteristic Chart or a roll on the random chart for beginners. Patience and ability to strategize quickly is needed in this game making it unsuitable for young children. Don't be intimidated -- this game is easy to learn and if you are able to watch a few combats, you will be much more comfortable when it is your turn.

The Emperor hopes to be amused by the 2016 crop of Gladiators. DO NOT DISAPPOINT HIM!! I look forward to seeing you in the Arena. Good luck!

For anyone who has signed up for Gladiator, I will send out an email after registration closes (not sure when that is) and let you know of any info you might need. Any questions about Gladiator, go to the Con registration site and click on my name and shoot me an email.